Of course this makes sense, though I've always wondered about something.
The oil was sitting in the ground for millions of years. How does
sitting in my car for 3 more months make it "go bad" faster, especially
if I'm not driving it a lot.


RPoole2252 wrote:
> This was copied from Honda owner link but like the other guy said read the
> manual...........................................W hy should I wait to change
> the oil the first time?
>
> Your Honda engine was delivered with an oil that is specially formulated for
> new engines that have not yet developed their "natural" wear patterns and may
> contain minute particles from the manufacturing process.
>
> American Honda strongly recommends this special oil be left in the engine long
> enough for these wear patterns to develop, usually until the first maintenance
> interval specified in your Owner's Manual, based on your specific driving
> conditions.
>
> How often should I change my oil after the first service?
>
> Refer to your owner's manual for the recommended service intervals. Separate
> maintenance schedules are listed for "normal service" and "severe service."
> Read the description of severe service carefully. Most vehicles will fall under
> the normal service category. Note that the service intervals are listed by time
> in addition to distance. Your oil should be changed at whichever interval, time
> or distance, occurs first.
>
> There is absolutely no benefit in changing your oil more frequently than
> recommended in your owner's manual. This will only increase your cost of
> ownership, and create an unnecessary burden upon the environment by increasing
> the amount of disposed oil.
>
> Do not exceed the recommended maintenance interval. Oil eventually
> deteriorates and loses its ability to protect your engine, due to heat,
> friction, and exposure to exhaust components. Engine oil contains special
> additives to enhance the oil's performance, and these additives are also broken
> down or consumed with distance and time. Engine damage can occur if the proper
> maintenance schedule is not followed.